Past Conflicts(Page 20)

Stories that focus on America's wars, from Iraq and Afghanistan, to Vietnam, Korea, and World War I and II.

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This WWII Naval Ship Was So Unlucky, It Almost Killed FDR This WWII Naval Ship Was So Unlucky, It Almost Killed FDR

By Tahlia Y. Burton

/ Jun 10 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Gave His Life To Warn Others Of Insider Attack UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Gave His Life To Warn Others Of Insider Attack

By Tahlia Y. Burton

/ Jun 9 2016

D-Day Veteran Calls Out Prince Harry For Not Wearing A Tie D-Day Veteran Calls Out Prince Harry For Not Wearing A Tie

/ Jun 3 2016

Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Talks About War, Courage, And Sacrifice Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Talks About War, Courage, And Sacrifice

/ Jun 3 2016

Unsung Heroes: The ‘Javelin Aces’ Who Laid Waste To An Iraqi Armored Unit Unsung Heroes: The ‘Javelin Aces’ Who Laid Waste To An Iraqi Armored Unit

By Adam Linehan

/ Jun 2 2016

It’s Been 74 Years Since The Greatest Naval Battle In American History It’s Been 74 Years Since The Greatest Naval Battle In American History

By RADM Paul Becker

/ Jun 2 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Gave His Life Carrying One Of His Wounded Men To Safety UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Gave His Life Carrying One Of His Wounded Men To Safety

/ May 26 2016

Legendary Reporter Who Forced Us To Confront The Brutality Of Vietnam Dies At 84 Legendary Reporter Who Forced Us To Confront The Brutality Of Vietnam Dies At 84

/ May 19 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Provided Accurate Sniper And Rocket Fire To Save His Men UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Provided Accurate Sniper And Rocket Fire To Save His Men

/ May 19 2016

Confessions Of A Tank Commander Confessions Of A Tank Commander

/ May 18 2016

In His Run For Congress, This Iraq War Vet Isn’t Running From PTSD In His Run For Congress, This Iraq War Vet Isn’t Running From PTSD

/ May 17 2016

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Why The Army Is Investigating ‘We Were Soldiers’ Legend For Inflating Awards Why The Army Is Investigating ‘We Were Soldiers’ Legend For Inflating Awards

/ May 17 2016

One Of The Best Books About The Iraq War Is Now A Movie One Of The Best Books About The Iraq War Is Now A Movie

By Adam Linehan

/ May 12 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded Soldier Saved His Fellow Men From A 200-Man Ambush UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded Soldier Saved His Fellow Men From A 200-Man Ambush

By Sarah Sicard

/ May 12 2016

10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About ‘Platoon’ 10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About ‘Platoon’

/ May 5 2016

Vietnam Vets With Agent Orange-Linked Cancer Are Still Waiting For Justice Vietnam Vets With Agent Orange-Linked Cancer Are Still Waiting For Justice

By Sarah Sicard

/ May 4 2016

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When Will The Battle Of Fallujah Get The Recognition It Deserves? When Will The Battle Of Fallujah Get The Recognition It Deserves?

/ May 2 2016

Iraq War Vet Derek Weida: ‘We’re Too Obsessed With This Number 22.’ Iraq War Vet Derek Weida: ‘We’re Too Obsessed With This Number 22.’

By Adam Linehan

/ Apr 29 2016

This Might Be The Definitive War Doc About Medics In Afghanistan This Might Be The Definitive War Doc About Medics In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

/ Apr 28 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: When His Bipod Was Damaged In An Attack, This Soldier Picked Up His Mortar And Fired 75 Rounds UNSUNG HEROES: When His Bipod Was Damaged In An Attack, This Soldier Picked Up His Mortar And Fired 75 Rounds

/ Apr 28 2016

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These Vietnam Marines Reunited After 50 Years To Recreate Image Of Brotherhood These Vietnam Marines Reunited After 50 Years To Recreate Image Of Brotherhood

By Adam Linehan

/ Apr 26 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Soldier Killed 11 Insurgents While Bleeding From A Severed Artery UNSUNG HEROES: This Soldier Killed 11 Insurgents While Bleeding From A Severed Artery

By Sarah Sicard

/ Apr 21 2016

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Army Engineer Receives Helmet That Saved His Life In Combat Army Engineer Receives Helmet That Saved His Life In Combat

/ Apr 20 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Tactical Air Controller Who Laid Waste To The Iraqi Republican Guard UNSUNG HEROES: The Tactical Air Controller Who Laid Waste To The Iraqi Republican Guard

By Adam Linehan

/ Apr 14 2016

Why Hasn’t The Government Learned Anything From The Agent Orange Health Crisis? Why Hasn’t The Government Learned Anything From The Agent Orange Health Crisis?

By Scott Beauchamp

/ Apr 13 2016

7 Crazy Facts Every Fan Of ‘The Deer Hunter’ Should Know 7 Crazy Facts Every Fan Of ‘The Deer Hunter’ Should Know

By Adam Linehan

/ Apr 12 2016

I Made The Journey Home From Afghanistan My Fallen Husband Never Could I Made The Journey Home From Afghanistan My Fallen Husband Never Could

/ Apr 11 2016

Watch Exclusive Footage Of Bob Hope Performing For American GIs In Vietnam Watch Exclusive Footage Of Bob Hope Performing For American GIs In Vietnam

By Adam Linehan

/ Apr 8 2016

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Watch A Marine WWII Ace Describe Downing 7 Japanese Bombers On His First Combat Patrol Watch A Marine WWII Ace Describe Downing 7 Japanese Bombers On His First Combat Patrol

/ Apr 7 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took A Bullet To The Head And Kept Fighting UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took A Bullet To The Head And Kept Fighting

By Sarah Sicard

/ Mar 31 2016

10 Incredible Photos Of The Heroes Who Fought The Vietnam War 10 Incredible Photos Of The Heroes Who Fought The Vietnam War

/ Mar 29 2016

This Is The Iraq War Documentary Every Veteran Must See This Is The Iraq War Documentary Every Veteran Must See

By Adam Linehan

/ Mar 25 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded

/ Mar 24 2016

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The First Female Marine To Serve In A Combat Zone Volunteered For Vietnam The First Female Marine To Serve In A Combat Zone Volunteered For Vietnam

/ Mar 18 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Killed 4 Enemy Fighters, 1 With His Hands UNSUNG HEROES: The Green Beret Who Killed 4 Enemy Fighters, 1 With His Hands

By Adam Linehan

/ Mar 17 2016

‘Hyena Road’ Brings Grinding Complexity Of Ground Combat In Afghanistan To The Screen ‘Hyena Road’ Brings Grinding Complexity Of Ground Combat In Afghanistan To The Screen

By Christian Beekman

/ Mar 10 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Her Life To Protect Countless Others UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Her Life To Protect Countless Others

By Sarah Sicard

/ Mar 10 2016

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This Handler Found The Perfect Way To Honor The Memory Of His Fallen Military Working Dog This Handler Found The Perfect Way To Honor The Memory Of His Fallen Military Working Dog

/ Mar 3 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded And Under Fire, This MARSOC Corpsman Kept Fighting UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded And Under Fire, This MARSOC Corpsman Kept Fighting

/ Mar 3 2016

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SEAL Team 6 Member Edward C. Byers Jr. Awarded The Medal Of Honor SEAL Team 6 Member Edward C. Byers Jr. Awarded The Medal Of Honor

By Adam Linehan

/ Feb 29 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Fallen Corpsman Who Took On A Special Mission To Save An Infant UNSUNG HEROES: The Fallen Corpsman Who Took On A Special Mission To Save An Infant

By Sarah Sicard

/ Feb 18 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Navy Corpsman Who Killed The Shooter In An Afghan Insider Attack UNSUNG HEROES: The Navy Corpsman Who Killed The Shooter In An Afghan Insider Attack

/ Feb 11 2016

A Post-9/11 Widow Honors Katherine McFarland, Who Lost Her Husband And His Brothers In WWII A Post-9/11 Widow Honors Katherine McFarland, Who Lost Her Husband And His Brothers In WWII

/ Feb 10 2016

The Message That Ended The First Major Offensive In The Pacific During WWII The Message That Ended The First Major Offensive In The Pacific During WWII

/ Feb 9 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: Father Honors Son’s Sacrifice Through Military Service UNSUNG HEROES: Father Honors Son’s Sacrifice Through Military Service

By Sarah Sicard

/ Feb 4 2016

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COMIC: The Navy SEAL Who Was Shot 27 Times And Kept Fighting COMIC: The Navy SEAL Who Was Shot 27 Times And Kept Fighting

By Matt Battaglia

/ Feb 3 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: Injured And Under Fire, This Marine Left No Man Behind UNSUNG HEROES: Injured And Under Fire, This Marine Left No Man Behind

/ Jan 28 2016

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4 Badass Schwarzkopf Quotes In Honor Of The 25th Gulf War Anniversary 4 Badass Schwarzkopf Quotes In Honor Of The 25th Gulf War Anniversary

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jan 18 2016

The Real Point Of Eisenhower’s Warning About The Military-Industrial Complex The Real Point Of Eisenhower’s Warning About The Military-Industrial Complex

By Angry Staff Officer

/ Jan 15 2016

UNSUNG HEROES: The Military Dog Who Saved 4 Lives In An RPG Attack UNSUNG HEROES: The Military Dog Who Saved 4 Lives In An RPG Attack

/ Jan 14 2016

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The Greatest Generation Wasn’t Always That Great The Greatest Generation Wasn’t Always That Great

By Matt Gallagher

/ Jan 12 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Mortally Wounded Soldier Who Attempted To Save Teammate From 50-Person Ambush UNSUNG HEROES: The Mortally Wounded Soldier Who Attempted To Save Teammate From 50-Person Ambush

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jan 7 2016

DoD To Review 1,100 Post-9/11 Valor Awards For Possible Upgrades To MOH DoD To Review 1,100 Post-9/11 Valor Awards For Possible Upgrades To MOH

/ Jan 6 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Iraqi Interpreter Who Became A Marine UNSUNG HEROES: The Iraqi Interpreter Who Became A Marine

/ Dec 31 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Corporal Died Leading His Marines Until The Very End UNSUNG HEROES: This Corporal Died Leading His Marines Until The Very End

/ Dec 17 2015

Photo Of Injured Military Working Dog With Purple Heart Goes Viral Photo Of Injured Military Working Dog With Purple Heart Goes Viral

/ Dec 14 2015

Schwarzkopf’s Life Advice On Making Friends And Fighting Wars Schwarzkopf’s Life Advice On Making Friends And Fighting Wars

/ Dec 8 2015

A Horrific Korean War Battle Is Now A Haunting Animation A Horrific Korean War Battle Is Now A Haunting Animation

/ Dec 1 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Rescued His Men From An Ambush Despite A Traumatic Brain Injury UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Rescued His Men From An Ambush Despite A Traumatic Brain Injury

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

/ Nov 26 2015

3 Fathers And Their Sons Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice During The Vietnam War 3 Fathers And Their Sons Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice During The Vietnam War

/ Nov 24 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: Army Doctor Returns To Service After 20 Years UNSUNG HEROES: Army Doctor Returns To Service After 20 Years

By Sarah Sicard

/ Nov 19 2015

The History Of The First And Last Man Killed In Every Major US Conflict The History Of The First And Last Man Killed In Every Major US Conflict

By Sarah Sicard

/ Nov 19 2015

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Was Knocked Out By An IED, Woke Up, And Began Treating His Injured Men UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Was Knocked Out By An IED, Woke Up, And Began Treating His Injured Men

/ Nov 12 2015

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COMIC: The Ultimate Sacrifice Made By 2 Marines In Ramadi COMIC: The Ultimate Sacrifice Made By 2 Marines In Ramadi

By Matt Battaglia

/ Nov 11 2015